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Sub standard 1 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
Some 3 weeks ago I bought a 2000W Subaru Forester Turbo S. When we saw it the car was "unprepped" having just been taken in. We had a test drive and were... -
The Fact Controller 28 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
Intelligent Speed Adaptation. Let me tell you my experience a with cruise control which was switched off. Went into a parking place when the engine suddenly... -
Why does my BMW have two batteries? 12 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
There are two batteries in a my BMW 330e 2017, excluding the high voltage battery. One auxiliary battery under the bonnet and another battery in the boot.... -
I want an economical pick-up that can pull a 3500kg trailer - what do you advise? 28 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
I need an economical van or pick-up that can pull a 3500kg trailer. What's your advice? -
Honda FR-V - should I sell or keep? 20 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have 2007 Honda FR-V with a 1 .8 petrol engine and 60,000 miles on the clock. The car has a full service history and is used mainly for motorway trips.... -
Looking to buy a 2001 BMW 330d - problems to watch out for? 29 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a BMW 330D but it has 229,000 miles on the clock. The car has had all the services done by BMW, the last was done at the end of 2012... -
What size winter tyre do I need? 30 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
I've bought a '09 ford mondeo 1.8 diesel titanium which I intend to run for at least 6 years, it has 235 45 R 17 summer tyres on. What winter tyres would... -
Have I bought a lemon? 1 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
Having been impressed by my husband's i20 I test drove (twice) a used Hyundai ix20 1.4 CDTi Style on 15 October 2012 as I was looking for a suitable replacement... -
Proboematic Jaguar S-Type 13 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
I recently bought a Jaguar S-Type on an internet auction site from a trader with no reserve. The car looked good in the pictures, but only had a few months... -
The garage didn't service my car properly before I bought it. What should I do now? 20 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan two years ago. We have had snow today so it's the first bad road conditions since I bought the vehicle. The four-wheel-drive... -
If a car is blocked into a parking space by another parked vehicle, what should the driver do? 14 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
I was at a train station yesterday evening to collect a relative and buy tickets. At the ticket booth, a lady was in some distress. Her parked car was... -
How can our friend contest the third party's version of events after an accident? 4 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
About three weeks ago a friend was returning home, mid afternoon on a dry day and was probably doing between 30 and 40mph. She was coming round a gentle... -
Should I indicate before changing lanes on the motorway? 4 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
There appear to be a number of drivers who do not feel comfortable overtaking and it is not unusual to find yourself in a line of cars behind a slow moving... -
My 2003 Honda Jazz has been absolutely reliable. 16 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
Like TC (29/12/12), I have a Honda Jazz 1.4 SE that I bought in September 2005 when it was 18 months old. At the time, I was 74 and looking for a car that... -
Low rolling resistance tyres in unusual size 30 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I'm expecting to be replacing all 4 of my tyres over the next few months. I currently have the OEM Dunlop SP2030 185/55 r16 tyres that came with my 2010... -
How should I proceed with regards to traffic damaging my house due to the location of speed humps? 2 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have read your comments regarding speed humps and would like some advice. I live in a semi in the Midlands. There are two sets of semis next to each... -
I'm very please with my new Honda Civic 1.8 Si. 28 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have only had my brand new Honda Civic 1.8 Si 5 speed torque converter Auto for 10 days but I agree that the handling and grip are fantastic, even on... -
Budget Winter Tyres - a warning 5 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
This is not so much of a question as a warning to anyone contemplating the fitment of winter tyres. Last week my daughter purchased 4 winter tyres for... -
Could you start a special advice column about how to drive safely on motorways? 11 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
A couple of recent letters in your column worryingly reveal how unaware some fellow drivers are of how to drive more safely on motorways. The most common... -
Problem with trade sale car 21 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
Three weeks ago we bought a Renault Espace (2.2dci Privilege Y plate with 102,000 on the clock) from a trader working from home who advertised on Auto...
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